Senior Video Editor (Malaysia)
Senior Video Editor (Malaysia) role at Vicinity Studio
Vicinity Studio is a creative group specialising in corporate videos, event coverage, social media content, and motion design. We tell stories that inspire, connect, and make a difference. As we expand our regional operations, we’re seeking an experienced Senior Video Editor to join our team in Malaysia.
Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Video Editor who thrives in a fast-paced, corporate environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, creative, and confident in handling quick turnarounds — from same-day event edits to polished corporate and social media content. You should bring leadership, technical expertise, and creative flair to the table, guiding junior editors while maintaining the highest standards of storytelling and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead editing projects across a wide range of formats, including :
- Corporate and brand storytelling videos
- Event highlights and same-day edits
- Fast-paced social media content (short-form and long-form)
- Apply motion graphics for openers, titles, lower thirds, and simple animations.
- Collaborate closely with producers, creatives, and clients to deliver projects on time and on brand.
- Supervise and mentor junior editors, ensuring smooth workflows and creative consistency.
- Manage post-production workflow using cloud-based collaboration systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during editing.
- Uphold Vicinity’s creative standards for pacing, storytelling, and technical quality.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of professional editing experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across corporate videos, event coverage, and social media content.Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects (motion graphics).Proven track record of handling fast-paced turnarounds, including same-day edits.Experience with cloud-based workflows and team collaboration.Strong communication and leadership skills.Nice to Have
Knowledge of colour correction and sound design basics.Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe Creative Cloud apps.Experience working with production teams across Singapore and Malaysia.Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 1.5-hour interview session , which will include :
A hands-on editing testA short knowledge and technical Q&A sessionPlease Note The Following Below
You should respond to all questions in English.Keep your responses brief. Video and audio answers should take no longer than three minutes each. Text answers should consist of a few sentences only.You have 3 retakes available for video and audio questions. But remember that your production quality (camera, microphone, setting, environment etc.) has zero effect on our decision to hire you. We just want to see your responses to these questions, so keep it simple and don’t worry about appearances.FAQ
What is the next stage in the recruitment process?
If you pass this stage, you may have one more interview. Then you will receive a formal job offer, if you are considered a good fit, and we hope that is mutual at that stage, of course.
How long does the recruitment process take?
We aim to evaluate all candidate responses within 2 weeks and to get back to you in the following week. If you are our top candidate, you should receive a job proposal within 2 weeks of the last interview.
Will my recordings be kept forever?
No. Hirevire - the system that we are using - will remove the recordings within 90 days.
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